Going vegan is something we can do to improve personal health, stop animal suffering and Climate Change. Making a positive difference. With vegan alternatives to every animal based foods, vegan clothes, cosmetics and household products we have the power to choose a kinder, more ethical lifestyle. Make sure to get along to our events; Cork Vegfest and Dublin Vegfest where you can meet many vegans, ask questions, get advice from experts in nutrition and vegan education, get inspired and of course enjoy a huge variety of vegan foods and products.

For more on veganism including helpful resources on being vegan in Ireland, shopping and a starter kit go to Vegan.ie.

Exhibitors Terms & Conditions

The organizers reserve the rights to ask stallholders to remove from their stall or their staff products which contain non-vegan ingredients such as meat, dairy, fish, eggs, honey, beeswax, wool, silk, fur, leather, etc. If you are not 100% sure which products are qualified vegan, please contact us beforehand.

Bookings will be confirmed on receipt of the submitted online booking form. All online bookings are binding and must be paid for in full by 31st March 2018. On receipt of the full fee, your participation at Cork Vegfest 2018 will be confirmed and your details entered on the website.
All bookings are non-refundable. Cancellation charge is full balance due to the nature of this event. Subletting exhibiting space in part or in its entirety is not permitted.

Exhibitors are responsible for insurance, allergy awareness & training and health & safety/food hygiene certificates & standards. If you wish to serve food or drink in any form at this event (including sampling and catering) you must:

Be registered with FSA of Ireland and have your HACCP - food safety management system in place

Ensure that all the electrical appliances that you are using are P.A.T. tested

Provide adequate hygiene facilities on your stall.

You are asked to provide copies of your FSA registration and P.A.T. certs by 31st March 2018.

Stallholders are responsible for any accidents or injuries to the public caused by their products or their use of the space allocated to them, and must arrange their own Public Liability, Product Liability and Employers Liability Insurance cover. You are asked to provide a copy of your insurance by 31st March 2018.

All food served at the event must be prepared off site. All products must be dairy-free and egg-free vegan. This means no meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, animal parts, or byproducts, including honey. This also means no animal derivatives such as broth, gelatin, rennet, lard, tallow, and no dairy derivatives such as whey or casein. Any food items that do not adhere to these guidelines will be removed from display, sale, and sampling. If you are unsure, please contact us and we will be happy to help. Ingredients should be listed on the package or on the display. Foods without artificial additives are most desirable. Printed materials including displays, handouts, and recipes, may not promote foods that are non-vegan.

All food served at the event must be prepared off site. Exhibitors are allowed to heat food up using electrical appliances powered by regular domestic current. Use adequate closed containers for serving all food items.

Exhibitors are required to keep food at adequate temperature. Food requiring refrigeration must be kept at 5°. Food that is being kept hot after cooking or reheating must be maintained at a temperature of 63o C or above.

To ensure no undesirable allergic reactions to certain food ingredients from members of the public, we demand that stallholders clearly label the ingredients in their produce that could cause allergic reactions (e.g. soya, nuts, gluten, etc). Please familiarize yourselves with the laws on labeling of allergens – available to view at Here.

All non-food items must not have been tested on animals, and must be free of leather, fur, wool, gelatin and any animal slaughter derivatives or animal products. Printed materials including displays, handouts, and recipes, may not promote foods or products that are non-vegan.

Please keep all promotional material on offer family friendly (not containing any graphic images of animals in pain). Exhibit displays or signs must be on tables. Banners can be taped to walls if your stall space backs onto a wall.

Exhibitors are responsible for setup and breakdown of their exhibits. There will be limited number of volunteers for navigating you at the main exhibiting space.

Set up happens on Friday 11th May (12:00 - 20:00).
The event on Saturday 12th May runs from 11:00 - 17:00.

Exhibit tables must be fully staffed and must remain fully staffed and prepared to interact with attendees from 10:30 am until 5:00 pm. Equipment load out begins at 5 pm. No early breakdown will be permitted. All materials must be removed from the grounds by 8 pm sharp.

Your stall will be positioned in such a manner as to not obstruct the safe movement of persons throughout the day. You are asked to ensure that throughout the day circulation routes are kept clear and no additional obstructions are created. Signage should be legible, easily visible and identifying of the organization or business.

Access to the exhibition area will only be allowed with the appropriate tickets. A total of 2 tickets will be given to you before the event. These allow access to the venue during setup and breakdown periods, and also allow admittance and re-admittance to the show should you wish to leave the venue temporarily and re-enter at a later time.

There is limited electricity available in the venue. It is by pre-arrangement only. You must bring your own extension leads. Any electrical equipment used must be PAT tested, CE rated, and suitable for use on a standard 13 Amp circuit (standard domestic circuit). Any cables must be positioned in a manner to avoid creating a trip hazard.

Exhibitor will not interfere with the safety, success and effectiveness of Cork Vegfest. This includes but is not limited to behaviour, display materials, literature, equipment, or operations, unusual odors, noise level or extending beyond exhibitor’s space and/or blockage of public passageways.

In the event of a fire (which will be indicated by the fire alarm bell) or other emergency, you must immediately leave the venue and follow the instructions of the venue Fire Warden. Make your way to the advised assembly point to be included in the role call.

Stallholders are responsible for their own goods at the event and no responsibility is accepted by the organizers for loss, damage or financial loss.

Please take account of the following security advice from the venue:

Do not leave your stand unattended at any time during setup, the open period or breakdown. Do not leave the hall until all visitors have gone.

Do not position valuable items at the front of your stand, where you may not be able to keep an eye on them.

Ensure you have enough staff, so that the stand is not vulnerable to thieves and do not ask a neighboring exhibitor to watch over your stand while you go for a break. They may become busy and not be able to keep an eye on your stand.

Arrive in time for the event. Ensure your stand is staffed at least 15 minutes before event open time of 11:00 am.

If you are a victim of theft or damage, please report this to the Site Manager or to your nearest security personnel or steward. The organisers however cannot be held responsible for the loss or damage to exhibitor’s property.

2,000+ attendees are anticipated over the course of day. Please plan accordingly.

Samples and sales/special offers are welcome as listed and approved by Cork Vegfest in Exhibitor’s Terms & Conditions.

“Special” discounts are encouraged.

Food exhibitors and Food Sample–only Exhibitors are required/advised to bring a minimum of 150 portions.

Non-profit groups may also solicit memberships and fund raise at their stall.

Since many of our visitors are passionate about the vegan cause, it will set a great example if you can make sure that all staff working stalls do not wear any non-vegan apparels at the event leather jackets, feathers, shells, bones etc.

Cork City Hall is conveniently located in City Centre. It is serviced by a number of public transport routes including buses 202, 203, 206, 207, 215, 216, 220, 223, 226. Please check bus routes and timetables here.

Cork Vegfest 2018 Programme

Fiona Oakes

Vegan ultra-athlete and world record holder

Fiona Oakes has made a name for herself as an endurance runner apart from the rest. She is the fastest woman in the world to run a marathon on all seven continents and the North Pole in both cumulative and elapsed time. She has competed internationally in more than 50 marathons and set 4 marathon course records around the globe, including The Antarctic Ice Marathon. In 2015 Fiona ran 6 marathons in 6 days on 6 continents.

Fiona’s achievements are made even more astounding due to the fact she was told at age 14 that she would never walk properly, let alone ever run, after undergoing radical knee surgery to remove a massive tumor and her entire right kneecap. Fiona operates almost single handedly, an animal sanctuary, caring for nearly 400 formerly abused and neglected animals, all while training more than 100 miles a week in running.

Fiona won the Vegan Society’s (UK) Vegan Achievement in its Diamond Jubilee year, IFAW Animal Advocacy Award in 2012, was voted VegFest best Vegan Athlete in 2012 and best Vegan Celebrity in 2014 and was a nominee for the inspirational woman of the year award hosted by the Daily Mail in 2012. She has also given many radio and television interviews being featured on the BBC news. Fiona will be the subject of a new feature documentary Running For Good due for release in 2018 by Keegan Kuhn, the maker of Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret.

Dr. Ailis Brosnan

Your Healthy Living Coach

Dr. Ailis Brosnan is an advocate of plant based nutrient dense diets. Vegan for over 20 years Ailis is the director of ‘Your Healthy Living Coach’. She has a first class honours degree in ‘Exercise Science’ from DeMontfort University in the UK and a Master’s degree in ‘Health Promotion and Wellness Management’. Her third degree is a Professional Doctorate degree in Health Sciences (Psychology). Ailis has many other certifications including Lifestyle and Weight Management, Nutrition, Living Foods Instructor along with certifications in a range of holistic therapies. Her work experience spans over 20 years working in health and fitness in the UK, USA and Ireland. She is a member of national steering groups of a number of organisations involved in the promotion of physical activity.

Patrik Baboumian

The world's strongest vegan

Since going vegan more than five years ago Patrik Baboumian has become one of the most vocal advocates for a plant based nutrition in the athletic field. As a strength athlete he has gathered numerous titles and international records proving again and again that a balanced vegan diet is the best nutritional base for a healthy life and athletic performance. After 12 years competing as a meat eater, 6 years as a vegetarian and now over five years as a vegan, he states that he has never been stronger and felt better than after going vegan. Patrik has studied psychology and sociology and has his own media consulting firm wile he spends the bulk of his time traveling the world advocating animal rights and the vegan lifestyle.

In his talk Patrik Baboumian who is also known as the "world's strongest vegan" will give some insight into the experiences he has gathered in 23 years being an athlete and working with vegan, vegetarian and mixed diets always with maximal athletic performance in mind. He will also touch and dispel some of the most common myths regarding vegan nutrition and athletic performance.

Photo courtesy of Deftigman Obscura.

Glauce Lucas

All About Vegan Food

Glauce Lucas became vegan in Brazil back in 1997. She knew how important her decision was for the animals. She couldn't imagine what it would mean to her life in the future. In 2012, her son Enrico was born. Glauce realised that although her decision to raise him vegan was very obvious, many families have doubts and questions about raising their children vegan. Glauce decided to create a Vegan Families page dedicated to parents raising vegan children on her website All About Vegan Food where she shares recipes, tips, advice and, most importantly giving support.

Glauce has spoken at several international vegan gatherings on the subject of raising a vegan family, has been featured in the Irish Independent in 2016 in an article about raising vegan children as well as on TV and radio in Ireland.
In her talk “Raising Vegan Children: We're Doing It Right”
Glauce will share her journey as a vegan parent; the challenges, joys and her wisdom at Cork VegFest 2018.

Ciara Norton

Vegan Mammy

Cork Vegfest is delighted to welcome Vegan Mammy aka Ciara Norton who will be demonstrating some quick and easy recipes for the family at our show. Ciara will also be on hand to chat about vegan parenting. She shares her life as mother in beautiful pic’s each day on Instagram and through regular articles on the Vegan Mammy blog! Quick, nutritious and tasty recipes for kids, tips and inspiration are all presented in unassuming honest accounts of navigating the ups and downs of vegan parenting. Ciara’s documentation proves children can be vegan, healthy and happy. The Vegan Mammy blog was shortlisted in the Health & Lifestyle category in her.ie and listed in the 10 best vegan Instagram accounts of the world 2016 by metro.co.uk We are really glad Ciara will be sharing her story, recipe ideas and tips with us at our Cork show.

Virginia O'Gara

'My Goodness, It's Ferment to Be!'

Come celebrate all things sauer in this fermentation demo. Learn how to make a simple sauerkraut at home, and get your hands into a vegan version of the Korean classic kimchi. Sample some Cork rainwater kefir and raw vegan crackers made from fermented krauts. This demo will show how easy it is to make your own probiotic rich foods at home, and why it's so important to have fermented foods in our daily diet.

Virginia O'Gara is founder and co-owner of My Goodness. Her vegan culinary history began 20 years ago in Dallas, U.S with Food Not Bombs, an organization that uses 'waste' food as a tool for social change. Virginia has a particular interest in using fermentation as a method of promoting health, utilizing local goods, and decreasing food waste through sustainable preservation. Virginia is excited to present this workshop at Cork Vegfest which could change the way Irish folk feel about cabbage!

Siân Brown

Singer / Songwriter

Siân Brown is a singer/songwriter studying music in Cork city. She has, to date, released two solo albums and is currently writing a third. She is set to release an electro-punk album with her alternative band Lambdancer, which consists of her and her electro producer husband Darqhorse, by the end of the summer with a single release in the next few weeks. She is also studying for the Masters in Music Therapy in the University of Limerick. Siân has been vegan for four years and vegetarian for ten years before that and is very happy to be playing at Cork Vegfest. As well as creating music she has also produced a number of YouTube videos on being vegan and has completed a successful series of vegan food demonstrations in Natural Choice health shop in Cork city.

Ines Khai

Ines 'Bwabwa Lika Wabap The Amazon' Khai. Her language is Creole despite living in exile, her skin vibrates to the Caribbean chords and her heart beats to the rhythm of the ka drums from Guadeloupe.

Ines managed to take her Creole all over France and further afield (Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Senegal, Brazil ...). She discovered the Negro Spiritual in the choir Gospel Dream and with the contemporary gospel that we know better today as R&B. Her repertoire while absorbing influences of 'Nu Soul' was still sung in Creole. In Paris she met DJ Phonie and Exxos who introduced her to their 'Kako Mizik' a sub-genre of hip hop made in Guadeloupe, where ka drums are sampled to mingle with American classics. Her first album 'Bwabwa' (2008) was performed on many stages including The French Caribbean. Ines was nicknamed 'The Queen of Creole Soul'. She left an indelible mark on the Afro-Caribbean musical landscape and was invited to make guest appearances on albums by Dominik Coco and Damogueez.Ines

In the second disc, Nu Soul influences were less important and 'Ka' became the sole basis of rhythm in Ines Khai’s new music. The singer felt the call of the drum at the depths of her being, it seemed that the masters of gwoka music, the soul of Guadeloupe, contacted her and gave her a mission to allow the music to be discovered by a larger audience. A key influence of the traditional 'Léwoz' song appeared in her singing and choirs will just be cleaned. The traditional artists Konket Guy, Franck Nicolas, Jacques Schwarz-Bart and Fanswa Ladrezeau were listened to religiously and had a great influence on the material for the new album's composition. Just like the songs that will always remain in Creole, this is now the music that Ines Khai regards as more deeply rooted in the culture of her country.

Living in Cork for a few years, she worked with the promoter FeileAfrica and toured all over Ireland with the Band PITAK. Ines Khai's amazing vocal range was accompanied by a fabulous line-up of seasoned and diverse musicians; including one of Ireland's top bassists, Jerome Rimson (from Detroit), two Congolese musicians from Ireland's best traveled African Band (The Lace) Daniel Muyombo & Troca on electric guitar & Drum Kit respectively and Ireland's Patrick Naughton playing Djembe, percussion & shakers making up the quintet. It is testament to the quality of Ines performance that she has been able to gather such a high quality line-up as her backing band.

After leaving Cork, Ines continued working on new songs to create a new solo repertoire with only guitar and voice, singing a more intimist story about crossing oceans with beautiful creole words and melodies. Come join this journey!

Photo courtesy of Wallace Pixmaker.

Seb Kerrbay

Calm State

Calm State represents a genre of world music - it's a project of Sebastian Kerrbay-Florek that over the years has developed and shaped into different ensembles of his musician friends who together record and perform his music. It's a mellow and playfully rhythmical collection of Seb's acoustic music. An enchanting combination of melody, lyricism and guitar chords' madness!
'... highly enjoyable ambient songs...' / Jason Coulter, PureM

Calm State is alive since the early 2000s and it has gone from being a band to a duet, to a solo act. In the mid 2015 Seb met up with Alex who is a very talented and diverse bass player and who soon became an integral part of the act. A few months later Hugo joined them on drums for a couple of shows and straight away completed a dynamic rhythm section making Calm State into a trio.

'Frolicsome' (released in Jun 2015) is the 3rd EP released in Ireland since 2011 and Calm State's music is becoming more 'calm' yet more intense and intimate.
Calm State's previous release 'La Naturaleza' (Jan 2014) features 'Lullaby for the Dead' single which was shortlisted in the top 10 of the finals of the 10th International Acoustic Music Awards in the US.

Sinead Duffy

Yogandha Yoga Class

Sinead Duffy is a wellbeing expert and founder of Yogandha Oils. She has taught yoga for 12 years and is a practicing aromatherapist. Sinead was making wellness oils for her students and they asked her to make a full range. She immersed herself in a three-year meditative journey with the richest most mindful herbs used in mind-body care for millennia. She emerged with a range of oils she called Yogandha (Gandha is sanskrit for fragrance for wellbeing). They nourish mind, body and spirit and are now in 13 countries in Europe.

Sinead now travels internationally teaching the link between fragrance and mind-body wellness and how scent can be used both for deep wellness and to easily bring mindfulness and contentment into the everyday. She is passionate about helping others to feel more well more of the time.

Learn about how to deepen your yoga with Gandha - fragrant yogic ritual for deeper mind-body wellness, followed by a gentle flow and deep relaxation infused with a full sensory relaxation.

*BYOM (*bring your own mat)

Christina Leopold

Addicted to dates

Christina began sharing recipes on Instagram towards in 2016. She quickly realised the potential for spreading the vegan message. The @addictedtodates community has grown to over 80,000 followers. Christina's vision is use 'addictedtodates' to connect vegan and non vegan communities through delicious, healthier, ethical recipes . Bringing veganism to the mainstream. In 2017 Christina started a recipe blog addictedtodates.com, a YouTube channel and released her first E-Book 'Unbaked'. In Christina’s demonstration she will show you how to create easy to make treats that are healthier than traditional versions and are of course vegan!

Dr. Ailis Brosnan

Healthy Living Coach

Dr. Brosnan is a vegan wellness expert who has over 25 years experience helping people create healthier lifestyles so they feel healthy, energised and engage more fully in life.

Ailis is a vegan for over 20 years and a passionate advocate of plant based nutrient dense diets. She has a first class honours degree in ‘Exercise Science’ from DeMontfort University in the UK and a Master’s degree in ‘Health Promotion and Wellness Management’ which included nutrition. Her third degree is a Professional Doctorate degree in Health Sciences (Psychology). Ailis has many other certifications including Lifestyle and Weight Management, Plant-based Nutrition, Living Foods Instructor along with certifications in a range of holistic therapies.

In her spare time she loves being active outdoors and setting challenges for herself. Last year she completed an Ironman Triathlon (3.8km swim, 180km bike and a marathon) and she is planning on completing an ultramarathon event later this year.

Heather Gordon

Vegan ultra runner

Heather Gordon is a Vegan ultra runner. Last year Heather competed in the 4 Deserts Atacama (Chile) Crossing 2017. That was a 250km self-supported desert race. Runners must carry all their own equipment and food and are only provided with drinking water and a place in a tent each night to rest! Heather Finished 2nd in the U30 age category. This year Heather is training for Ultra Africa; a 220km self-supported endurance race in Mozambique. Meet Heather at our Vegan Athletes & Health Panel.

Photo credit: Instagram @the_plantpowered_adventure

Louise Kelly

I’m a little vegan

You may recognise Louise Kelly, I’m a little vegan, from her cooking slot on TV3 Ireland am. Louise runs the blog ‘I’m A little vegan and is a champion of local vegan food and producers. Her objective with I'm a little vegan is to spread vegan love through delicious eats. Whether they come from the I’m a little vegan kitchen or from a vegan friendly establishment around Ireland. I’m a little vegan’ regularly posts recipes and local vegan food finds on their Facebook and Instagram accounts. “Cooking has always been my safe space. Conjuring up vegan dishes for others to eat or recreate themselves at home is what I love I most and if those dishes open up dialogue on veganism all the better.” Louise will demonstrate a tasty dish and answer questions about preparing food.

Jessica Gresty

Bodybuilder & Fitness Model

Jessica Gresty is a fitness coach, bodybuilder and fitness model. Jessica grew up in a very sporty family, competing in athletics until her late teens. She fell out of sport in college while studying business, going on to work in finance. Eventually finding her my way back to sport; bodybuilding! And has never looked back. “From a very young age I had a connection with animals taking in injured birds until they were healed and bringing home every stray animal I found. We ended up with 7 dogs! At the age of 6 I no longer wanted to eat animals. I loved them and couldn’t understand why we were eating them. In my late teens due to being misinformed, peer pressure and selfishness I was not a vegetarian for a few years. One of my life’s biggest regrets! Today, I am on a mission to show the world that being vegan is not a compromise! Its fulfilling, compassionate, healthier & will help save our planet.” Jessica often shares aspects of working out and a vegan diet through her Instagram.

Meet Jessica at our Vegan Athletes & Health Panel.

Leonardo Venaas

Vegan Athlete & Youtuber

Leonardo Venass is a student doctor studying at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. He’s got a special interest in nutrition and lifestyle medicine and has followed a whole-foods plant based diet for 5 years.

You may recognise Leonardo from his YouTube Channel Leo Venus where he vlogs about life as a vegan following a 100% plant based diet, working out and following your dreams “ I do want to show people that’s it’s possible to be fit, healthy and happy...without contributing to animal suffering and the furthering of this unhealthy culture that is todays western diet.” Leonardo describes himself as an athlete in his free time! Meet Leo at our Vegan Athletes & Health Panel.

Michael Donohoe

Acrobatic Fitness Coach

Michael Donohoe is a professional Acrobatic Fitness Coach from Dublin. He co-own’s Fierce Fitness with Terri Walsh, in Maynooth Co.Kildare. Michael has a number of local and international winning titles in Pole Sports\Dance and Fitness. Michael represented Ireland at the World Championships in China and Romania over the last 3 years. He spends most of his time teaching Circus Arts including Hand balance, Trapeze, Corde Lisse and Pole Acrobatics around the world and at his studio. Michael has worked within the fitness industry for 13 years and has a lot of knowledge and experience of fitness programmes and nutrition. Michael has been Vegan for 4 years and finds it brings health benefits to him in his field as an acrobat. “Veganism is a lifestyle for me and has really become a central part of my life. It really is not as difficult as it is made out to be. Anyone can do it”. Meet Michael at our Vegan Athletes & Health Panel.

Virginia O'Gara

My Goodness

Virginia O'Gara is founder and co-owner of My Goodness. Her vegan culinary history began 20 years ago in Dallas, U.S with Food Not Bombs, an organization that uses 'waste' food as a tool for social change. Virginia has a particular interest in using fermentation as a method of promoting health, utilizing local goods, and decreasing food waste through sustainable preservation. Virginia is excited to present a workshop about fermentation at Cork Vegfest which could change the way Irish folk feel about cabbage!

Glauce Lucas

Raising A Vegan Child

Glauce Lucas became vegan in Brazil back in 1997. She knew how important her decision was for the animals. She couldn't imagine what it would mean to her life in the future. In 2012, her son Enrico was born. Glauce realised that although her decision to raise him vegan was very obvious, many families have doubts and questions about raising their children vegan. Glauce decided to create a Vegan Families page dedicated to parents raising vegan children on her website All About Vegan Food where she shares recipes, tips, advice and, most importantly giving support.

Glauce has spoken at several international vegan gatherings on the subject of raising a vegan family, has been featured in the Irish Independent in 2016 in an article about raising vegan children as well as on TV and radio in Ireland. In her talk “Raising Vegan Children: We're Doing It Right” Glauce will share her journey as a vegan parent; the challenges, joys and her wisdom at Dublin VegFest 2018.

Nicole Matthews

Greyhound Welfare Advocate

Nicole Matthews is a greyhound welfare advocate and campaigner. A vegan mother of 3 vegan children, she began documenting her families vegan journey through her Facebook page Kind Heart Conscious Planet in the hope of inspiring other parents to make the change to a cruelty free lifestyle. Nicole became eager to do more within the world of animal activism after footage she recorded and posted of bull hooks being used on elephants by circus hands in her home town went viral around the globe causing an enormous response.

Today she is a committee member of ICABS; Irish Council Against Blood Sports and a proud Mama to Legend, an amputee greyhound survivor of China's dog meat trade slaughterhouses. Nicole has spoken as an expert witness at the government Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine debates on the General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017. Nicole will share a story that travels across continents, through the challenges of rescues, campaigning in Ireland and worldwide to become someone who has gone from vegan to animal advocate and activist for greyhounds. Nicole will appear with a very special guest, so make sure to attend her talk.

"Greyhound puppies are like unicorns, nobody sees them! Which speaks volumes against the puppy culling realities of the industry." - Nicole Matthews

Tracey Ryan

Bia Beauty Cosmetic

Tracey Ryan is the owner of Bia Beauty, Cork-based cosmetic business. It was her passion for flowers that led her to study Herbal Science at Cork Institute of Technology. And it was during this four year degree that the idea for Bia Beauty grew. She made a 100% natural moisturiser as part of a college project and sold it locally at farmers markets. The response was so positive that she continued to make and sell it long after the project had ended.

Also during this time her little son Feidhlim was born. While pregnant, she, like most new mums-to-be became really concerned about what she was putting into and onto her body. She began to make all the families skin care and toiletries; shampoos, nappy creams, moisturisers etc.

She loved the idea of combining food and skin care. The ingredients she was using were food; nut and seed oils, fruits, herbs, spices, cocoa butter, avocado butter. She was literally feeding the skin!

And so Bia Beauty was born.
Bia Beauty is now stocking over 100 stores across Ireland and is beginning to export.
Their products and business have received many awards such as Tatler Beauty Award 2013, Network Cork Business Woman of the Year 2014 and Cork Innovates Bursary 2014.

Tracey will join us at Cork Vegfest for a demo focusing on making some high quality vegan self care products.

Lambdancer

Music band

The duo released their debut album 'd.u.m.b.' in The Poor Relation bar last August 2017. The album is now available to download on their Bandcamp page. As both members are faithful vegans they’re looking forward to playing at Cork Vegfest 2018.

C.P.

musician, actor & film maker

C.P. is a musician, actor & film maker. He's been performing, with other artists, for over 2 decades. In 2016 C.P. took the plunge into a solo music career. 2018 will see the release of his debut album. It's very important to C.P. as a musician, that everyone can enjoy his music and lyrics, so he focuses on promoting a clean lifestyle through his hip-pop, upbeat vibe. It's equally important to him, as a vegan and activist, that a percentage of all profits, from his album, go to Animal Organisations.

Brett Cobley

EpiVegan

Brett Cobley is a vegan chef. He cooks tasty plant based vegan dishes and interviews inspirational people on his YouTube channel EpiVegan. He shares his dishes and recipes on his popular Instagram account too. His dishes stand out as being colourful, comforting, accessible and fun. Brett is also a speaker and firmly believes we need to promote open healthy conversations about veganism and build relationships within the mainstream. Catch EpiVegan at his Food demonstration.